Buried at Saint Marys Cemetery Role Soldier Awards Medal of Honor Name Christopher Flynn Rank Sergeant | Years of service 1862 - 1865 | |
Allegiance United States of America Died October 15, 1889, Sprague, Connecticut, United States Unit 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment | ||
Battles/wars Battle of Gettysburg Service/branch United States Army Battles and wars Battle of Gettysburg | ||
Christopher Flynn (December 1828 - October 15, 1889) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Flynn received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania on 3 July 1863. He was honored with the award on 1 December 1864.
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Biography
Flynn was born in Ireland on December 1828. He enlisted with the 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment in August 1862, and mustered out in May 1865. He died on 15 October 1889 and his remains are interred at the Saint Marys Cemetery in Connecticut.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of flag of 52nd North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).
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